Root Canal Cost Question? - Dental Health Message Board

NeoOsiris · 06-19-2006, 09:30 AM

I just had it done, going in this Wed to do other procedures. My dentist said its going to cost about 900 for the root canal. He also stated he would like to put a crown on it. It sounded really high for a root canal, is that price including a crown? If not, I am screwed...

galinaqt · 06-19-2006, 10:17 AM

I payed 200 for root cannal alone, I have an insurance who payed about 1000. Best thing you can do is talk to your dentist and set up a payment plan if it is not too late. I went to separate specialist for root cannal.

CTmom · 06-19-2006, 01:01 PM

I was recently quoted $800 for a root canal on a molar. That did not include the crown.

NeoOsiris · 06-19-2006, 01:31 PM

If they weren't saving my teeth I would ask god to smite them... I better harp my mom to get her damn health insurance paperwork at her job finished already.

galinaqt · 06-19-2006, 03:34 PM

Did your dentist asked you for insurance information or if your insurance changed before appointment? Was you covered under your mother's insurance before the appointment? Sorry but you can ended up having nasty fight with insurance, dentist and ended up paying whole amount.
On another subject my dentist sends me to root cannal specialist who has special equipment dentist doesn't have. I've heard a lot of complains when dentist does these procedures instead of specialist, hopefully he did a good job.